We are thrilled to feature two inspiring young people on our blog this month. Meet the Archery Twins of Gloucestershire: Ava and Amber. Amber was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes in November 2022, at the age of 11. Just three weeks later, she was back competing at the Indoor Nationals.
Meet Ava and Amber, the Archery Twins of Gloucestershire
The twins first tried archery in 2019 at a school taster session and liked it so much that they joined the Newnham Archery Club, where they train in Barebow Archery. They showed so much promise that GB Archer Patrick Huston, who competed at Rio 2016 and Tokyo 2020, now trains them each month.
Diagnosed at 11, Back Competing in Three Weeks
Ava and Amber have already competed in many competitions, recently winning gold and silver at the Junior Outdoor Championships. Their dream is to compete in the Olympics. Amber will not allow Type 1 to stop her from achieving her goals, and she is unstoppable with her sister by her side. We love a bit of girl power, and these two have it in spades.
Stories like Amber's matter, because a Type 1 diabetes diagnosis can feel like the end of so many things you assumed your child would do. Sport. Competition. A normal childhood. Amber and her family are quiet, daily proof that it isn't.
A Custom Smile Sensors Patch for a Junior Champion
We recently had the honour of designing a very special customised overlay patch for Amber, and we are delighted with how it looks. The patch is doing what it should: looking good and staying firmly in place, so she can concentrate on winning her round. She looks fierce, determined, and like the true warrior she is.
The twins are set to compete at the Junior Masters in September 2023, and we wish them the best of luck. Keep practising and working hard, and we know you'll smash it.
If you, or a young athlete in your family, want a patch that stays put through training, competition and everything in between, take a look at our full range of CGM and insulin pump overlay patches. Designed in Manchester, made for T1D life, on and off the archery range.
